Podcasts about purifying

(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) We often hope something outside us will do the purifying for us. The Buddha gently redirects: we need to do the inner work. This talk is based in the Simile of the Cloth sutta (MN7) and explores what that inner purification actually requires, and how wisdom makes it possible.

(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) We often hope something outside us will do the purifying for us. The Buddha gently redirects: we need to do the inner work. This talk is based in the Simile of the Cloth sutta (MN7) and explores what that inner purification actually requires, and how wisdom makes it possible.

It's impossible to be loving and healthy like Jesus without a heart that's fully surrendered to the Lord. Yet, we often try to "fix" ourselves, slipping into behavior modification rather than genuine transformation of our whole self. Thankfully, we can learn to cultivate healthy heart habits that trust God to care for us and partner with him to will good for others. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi cast a beautiful yet practical vision for living with a pure heart that's attached to God and attuned to his will. You'll learn a simple and powerful practice to help you stay attentive to your heart and rely on God's grace instead of drifting into unconscious sin or unhealthy patterns. Resources for this Episode: Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Judgement can be a scary word. But judgment is something to look forward to when the Judge is just and you are on the right side of the law! There are times when God puts us on trial, and His trial is by fire. Clayton Ritter shares how God uses trials and fire to perfect His people and to purify them to face whatever lies ahead.

Apr 5, 2026 MN 8 Effacement - Sallekha Sutta How to use the 8 fold path to purify the mind-What is Conceit? The Buddha differentiates between peaceful meditation and spiritual practices that encompass the whole of life. He lists forty-four aspects, which he explains as “effacement”, the wearing away of conceit.

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 Generate strong regretfulness to make negative karma thinner and limit its power. The more regretfulness generated, the more negative karma is purified.00:01:09 Phenomena affect each other through dependent arising. Reciting the names of the 35 Buddhas has the power to purify many eons of negative karma due to the Buddhas' compassion and prayers.00:04:12 The purpose of one's life is to free all sentient beings from suffering and its causes, and lead them to enlightenment. Therefore one must purify defilements and achieve enlightenment.00:06:02 Even one negative karma of killing can lead to endless suffering results unless it is purified. There is no way to relax without purifying negative karma.00:13:07 When blessing offerings, visualize that through the power of mantra, each Buddha receives limitless skies of offerings, making even one offering very powerful and meritorious.00:21:24 There are two ways to purify negative karma during the confession prayer - generating regret and looking at the emptiness of each negative action. Using emptiness makes the purification practice extremely powerful.00:56:54 At the end of any purification practice, meditate that in emptiness there is no creator, action or negative karma created. Then dedicate the merit while maintaining the awareness of emptiness.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider we are giving an in-depth look at this week's parsha—Parsha Tazria—as part of the Simchat Torah Challenge. 

Good Friday: It is Finished Hebrews 10:1-25 & St. John 19:1-37 by William Klock Picture again the scene we read about in last night's Gospel: Jesus and the disciples gathered in that “upper room”.  Their feet were dusty from a day spent walking the streets of Jerusalem.  There should have been a servant there to wash their feet.  But, instead, Jesus took up the towel and pitcher of water and began to wash the dust, the grime, the dirt from their feet.  Even Judas, whose feet were covered with dust from his journey to visit the high priest to betray Jesus.  Jesus washed even that dust from the feet of his betrayer.  Here was truly the Messiah, the suffering servant who came to wash his people clean from their sins.  Peter drew back.  “No Lord!  You can't wash my feet!  If anything, I should be washing yours.”  But Jesus insisted.  This is what he'd come to do. Jesus turned everything upside-down.  After washing the disciples' feet—something totally inappropriate for a teacher to do for his disciples—he took the bread and the wine of the Passover meal and started talking about them as a new sacrifice.  These men knew all about sacrifices. They knew all about bulls and goats and lambs sacrificed for sin, their bodies broken and their blood poured out before the altar to purify the people from the impurity of their sins, to make them fit for God to draw near.  And yet Jesus now took the bread and wine and said that it was his body broken and his blood poured out—that they were all on the verge of a new exodus, but this time he would be the Passover lamb, his body and blood would be broken to free them from the slavery of sin and death.  The disciples didn't understand.  Not at this point.  Picture them looking at Jesus and looking at each other with confusion.  What was he trying to say about the Passover?  They really did want to follow Jesus, they wanted what he had to offer, but they didn't understand yet what it was he was offering.  When Jesus had tried to wash Peter's feet, Peter had indignantly refused, but Jesus explained that he needed it—that if we wanted any part in his master, this washing was essential.  Of course, then Peter did want it—he wanted even more of it (“Wash all of me, not just my feet, Lord!”)—but he still didn't understand what it meant.  He just trusted Jesus.  This was the Messiah.  Peter wanted what was coming…whatever that might be. After supper Jesus took his friends to the garden of Gethsemane to pray.  Even after the foot washing and that last supper and all Jesus' talk about servants and sacrifices, they still didn't understand.  They had no idea what was going to happen.  They knelt among the olive trees as Jesus went off a little way away to pray by himself.  And as Jesus prayed like he'd never prayed before, the disciples drifted off to sleep.  They had no idea that something was about to happen that would change the world forever.  Jesus woke them up in time for Judas to return, leading a pack of Jewish soldiers who had come to take him away.  Peter drew out his sword, ready for the attack, and cut off the ear of one of the soldiers.  Maybe he thought that now was the time Jesus, the conquering Messiah, was going to throw off his clever disguise of humility and start the revolution that everyone expected.  Now was his chance!  But it didn't happen.  In fact, Jesus actually healed the soldier and told Peter: “I can appeal to my Father and he'll send twelve legions of angels.  But if I did that, how would the Scriptures be fulfilled?”  I can only imagine just how much more confused Peter was at that point. And the disciples ran away as the chief priest's soldiers took Jesus away in chains.  They figured it was over.  Chalk Jesus up as yet another failed Messiah.  But Peter wasn't ready to give up on his friend, so he followed along to the high priest's house to see what would happen.  He watched the sham trial they put Jesus through.  They condemned Jesus, and as the priests and soldiers spit on him and struck him, Peter gave up just like the other disciples had done a few hours before.  Three bystanders noticed Peter in the crowd and recognised him: “Hey, you!  You were with him.  You're one of his friends.  You're one of his followers.” And each time Peter denied knowing Jesus: “I don't know what you're talking about!  You must be blind!  I've never seen this man before!”  It wasn't just Judas.  By morning Jesus had been betrayed and denied by his closest disciples and friends.  All of them. And in the morning, the Jews dragged Jesus to the court of the Roman governor.  The Jews weren't allowed to execute anyone; the Romans had to do it.  And so Jesus went through another sham trial before Pilate, who caved to their pressuring.  He didn't want a riot on his hands and the Jews were crying for blood—and not just blood—they were crying out for a Roman crucifixion.  Pilate asked them, “But this man is King of the Jews?”  And they shouted back, “No he's not!  We have no king but Caesar!”  That had to be the most unJewish thing ever shouted by a crowd.  I expect that shout left Pilate utterly speechless.  If they'd all suddenly began feasting on roast pig he couldn't have been more surprised.  I expect it had Jesus in tears.  He knew, just as they knew, that the Lord was Israel's king, not Caesar.  But they were so angry with him, they were so set on their rejection of Jesus the Messiah, that they would do the unthinkable and declare their allegiance to Caesar instead.  On Sunday the crowd outside the city had hailed him as King, but now their voices were drowned out by this great hoard calling for his blood.  Not wanting trouble, Pilate gave them what they wanted. His soldiers, the whole battalion, took Jesus to be scourged.  They spit on him, they put a reed in his hand and a crown plaited of thorns on his head and mocked him as king, and then they beat him senseless.  They led him away with two violent thugs, revolutionaries, very possibly from Barabbas' gang.  On a hilltop just outside the city, the soldiers held Jesus down on a cross while they nailed him to it with spikes through his wrists and through his feet.  Then they raised the cross up and dropped it heavily into the ground.  His mother and his friends watched as his blood poured and as he struggled for breath.  For three long hours he hung there.  Roman crucifixion was known for its agony.  The shoulders were dislocated.  Hanging, you couldn't breath.  So you pushed yourself up, putting all your weight on the spike through your feet to gasp for air—alternating between the agony of asphyxiation and the agony of being nailed to a piece of timbre.  Some men lasted for days like that.  Jesus had been abused so badly, all it took was three hours.  He cried out to his Father—in relief, in exhausted victory, “It is finished.”  And just to make sure he was dead, John says the soldiers pierced his side with a spear.  Blood and water gushed out from the wound.  Not what anyone would normally expect, but a detail noted by John.  Maybe to stress the reality of Jesus' body, because there were those at the time John wrote who claimed that Jesus' body had only been an illusion.  As John saw blood pour from Jesus' side, he couldn't help but remember the blood pouring from the animals sacrificed in the temple, and as the wind sprinkled Jesus' blood on the group gathered at the foot of the cross, John remembered standing in the temple as the priests sprinkled the blood of bulls and goats on him and the gathered sons of Israel.  Purifying them from the stain of sin and death. The clouds darkened the sky.  The earth shook.  The great, heavy curtain in the temple that closed off the holy of holies, the place of the Lord's presence, was violently torn in two.  The graves gave up their dead, who went walking through the streets of Jerusalem.  Something remarkable had happened and everyone noticed, but no one understood—except maybe that centurion who confessed, “Surely this man is the son of God!”  Despite all that, the city was quickly back to its business.  Jesus' friends wept in sadness or in anger, and they went home to lie low lest the authorities come after them next. That evening Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate to claim the body of Jesus.  They took it down from the cross, wrapped it in linen, placed it in a tomb, and sealed it up. Maybe now the disciples started to ponder what Jesus said last night when he had talked about his body and blood being given as a new—as a perfect—sacrifice.  In our epistle lesson from the tenth chapter of Hebrews, we read some more about the nature of Jesus' sacrifice.  The Law and the old sacrifices were but a shadow of the good things to come.  “It can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near.  Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins?  But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.  For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins” (Hebrews 10:1-4). The blood of bulls and goats, sacrificed over and over, could only convict the people of sin as it pointed to the perfect sacrifice of the Messiah that had not yet been made.  And so Hebrews 10 says that Jesus came to do “away with the first in order to establish the second.  And by that…we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Messiah Jesus once for all”(Hebrews 10:9-10).  The writer of Hebrews goes on to give us a vivid picture contrasting the old and the new: “Every priest [and he's talking about the priests of the old covenant] stands daily at his service, offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sin.  But when the Messiah had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God…for by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:11-14). Jeremiah wrote, “This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my laws on their hearts, and write them on their minds…I will remember their sins and their lawless deeds no more.”  And Hebrews reminds us, “Where there is forgiveness of these, there is no longer any offering for sin” (Hebrews 10:16-18). When Jesus breathed his last and cried out, “It is finished,” it was finished.  Whereas in the old covenant the priest laid the sins of the people on the bulls and goats sacrificed repeatedly on the altar, Jesus, our great High Priest, took our sins upon himself and died the death that we deserved.  The old sacrifices fell short.  They could cleanse the people from the impurity of their sins, but the blood of bulls and goats could never deal with the sin itself.  That's the difference between the old sacrifices and the perfect sacrifice of Jesus.  In the shed blood of Jesus we are purified so thoroughly that, in the Holy Spirit, God himself can live in us, renewing our hearts, writing the law—once carved on tablets of stone—now the Spirit writes that law of perfect love on our hearts. When Jesus breathed his last and gave himself up to his Father, the temple served its last function in redemptive history.  Under the old covenant the holy of holies—the most holy place—was where the presence of the Lord resided visibly for the people, resting on the ark of the covenant.  And yet the people weren't allowed into that place—into the direct presence of the Lord.  Only the high priest was allowed there and then only once a year.  No sinful human being could enter the presence of the Lord and the priest only did it to make an annual sacrifice for sins—and he did so only after a series of purification rituals for himself.  Nobody went there, because sinners can never enter the presence of a holy, just, and righteous God. But when Jesus made his perfect sacrifice on the cross that day—as he breathed his last and pronounced, “It is finished”—the heavy veil that separated the Holy of Holies from the people was torn in two.  By his death, Jesus opened the way into the presence of the Father.  Through Jesus sinners now find perfect forgiveness and, through God's indwelling Spirit, they become the new and perfect temple. On the cross Jesus stretched out his hands; he stretched out one hand to all those who had trusted in him, seeing the future and coming Messiah as they made their sacrifices at the Temple.  And with his other hand Jesus reached out to us, reaches out to the Gentiles, to the nations who had never heard of the Messiah.  On the cross he reaches out with both hands, uniting both peoples to himself, establishing his body by giving new life to dead and paralysed limbs through his life-giving body and blood.  Jesus said, “When I am lifted up, I will draw all men to myself” (John 12:32).  That's exactly what he did.  In fact, it's exactly what he still does.  He stretches out his hands to draw us in, to unite us to himself.  Through his perfect sacrifice he offers perfect forgiveness of sin.  Through his body and his blood he offers new and eternal life.  Through his Holy Spirit he renews and regenerates hearts and minds and leads us on the path of holiness.  And through his cross, he leads us through the torn veil and into the holy of holies—into the very presence of God.

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What is God doing in this season? In this Weekly Word, Dr. Candice Smithyman shares a prophetic message for the month of Nisan, the season of Passover, cleansing, consecration, and preparation for increase. This is a time to let God purify your temple, remove old leaven, and bring your spirit, soul, and body into alignment with His will. Dr. Candice teaches on Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the power of Jesus as our Passover Lamb. She shares why this season is connected to promotion, inheritance, healing, and breakthrough, and why purity matters more than perfection right now. Prayer, fasting, and giving are key in this window. This word is for those who know God is doing a deep work and getting them ready for what is next.Watch and share with someone who needs this encouragement today.RESOURCES MENTIONED • Cracking the Time Code https://www.candicesmithyman.com/shop/p/preorder-cracking-the-time-code-step-into-supernatural-acceleration-stop-cycles-of-delay-and-secure-gods-promises-today • New Eternal Kingdom Order Course https://dream-mentors-transformational-life-coaching.teachable.com/p/the-new-eternal-kingdom-order-courseDream Mentors Biblical Life Coaching Certification Learn more: https://dreammentors.org • Hebrew Calendar & Torah Reading ResourcesGet your Wall Calendar and copy of “365 Prophetic Revelations from the Hebrew Calendar”Www.candicesmithyman.com or out of USA go to https://amzn.to4aQYoR0FREE Mentoring Call – April 27 at 10 AM & 6 PM ESTFREE impartation & activation monthlyREGISTER HERE- http://bit.ly/4gfRKXmPodcast: Manifest His Presence on Spotify Events & Itinerary: https://candicesmithyman.com/events Visit: CandiceSmithyman.com for books, courses, & prophetic resourcesJoin Dr. Candice Smithyman's FREE Ascend prophetic calls every month for spiritual teaching and prophetic insight.

Guided Question How does our approach to sin and church discipline reflect the biblical balance between restoration and purity—what does that mean for our local church's health? Summary This sermon unpacks 1 Corinthians 5, where the apostle Paul shifts from theology to urgent, practical church governance. Responding to a case of church immorality—incest so shocking it stunned even those outside the faith—Paul calls the Corinthian believers to act decisively. Rather than offer excuses or remain indifferent, they are to remove the unrepentant offender from fellowship. This isn't punitive isolation, but disciplined redemptive action: "deliver such a one to Satan… that his spirit may be saved." Furthermore, Paul emphasizes collective purity, using the imagery of removing leaven to keep the church spiritually authentic. Finally, he clarifies earlier counsel: not associating with believers who persist in unrepentant sin is an internal call to uphold holiness, not isolation from the world. Discipline, inherently difficult, remains necessary for spiritual health—both for the individual and the body. Outline Introduction: Immorality Report (1 Cor 5:1–2) A case of incest within the church, unbelievers scandalized. Paul rebukes the church's arrogance and failure to mourn or act. Biblical Protocol: The Four-Steps of Discipline (Matt 18:15–17) Private confrontation. Witness-supported confrontation. Church involvement. If unrepentant, treat as an outsider. Executing Discipline: Delivering to Satan (1 Cor 5:3–5) The church assembles under Christ's authority. Removing fellowship allows the flesh to collapse and hope for a repentant return. Purifying the Church: The Leaven Metaphor (1 Cor 5:6–8) A little sin influences many; the church must cleanse itself to live in sincerity and truth. Clarifying Association: Not a Call to Isolation (1 Cor 5:9–13) Previous instruction misunderstood: avoid unrepentant members, not unbelievers. "Not even to eat with" expresses social separation to maintain gospel integrity. Christians must judge within, leaving final judgment of the world to God. Key Takeaways Church discipline is redemptive, not merely punitive. It's about waking the conscience, not casting aside. Spiritual integrity matters corporately. Tolerating unrepentant sin invites decay—“a little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Love and truth are not opposed. Protecting the purity of the church body is an act of mercy. Distinguish between the world and the unrepentant believer. We engage the world with grace but must guard the church with discipline. Scripture References 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 – The case at Corinth, discipline, leaven metaphor, clarity on association. Matthew 18:15–17 – The four-step process for confronting sin in the church. 1 Corinthians 4:6 – Warning against exceeding what is written (human reasoning over Scripture). 1 Corinthians 3:12–15 – Works tested by fire; foundation choices have eternal consequences. Luke 15 (Prodigal Son) – Cultural illustration of spiritual realization following separation. Recorded 8/23/81

1 John 2:28-3:10

The sermon centers on the transformative power of walking in the Spirit, grounded in the believer's identity in Christ and the ongoing process of sanctification. Drawing from Galatians 5 and Romans 12, it emphasizes that true spiritual life is marked by surrender to God's will, renewal of the mind through Scripture, and resistance to the fleshly desires that oppose the Spirit. The message underscores the believer's security in Christ's finished work, illustrated through the agony of Gethsemane and the victory of the cross, while calling for daily dependence on the Word as both spiritual nourishment and armor against spiritual warfare. The tone is pastoral and urgent, exhorting believers to live as transformed people—renovated from within—by feeding on God's truth, embracing the righteousness of Christ, and standing firm in faith, knowing that the ultimate victory is already won.

Leviticus chapters 11-15

Purifying Your Souls - 1 Pet. 1:22

This week was the third week in our Lent series titled, “A Consuming Fire”. As we approach the cross and resurrection of our Lord we must remember who our God is and avoid distractions so that can hear His voice and experience His presence. God doesn't give up on us. He is calling us back, calling us deeper! Join us for week three of, “A Consuming Fire”. May we experience a purifying and indwelling of the consuming fire of God.Purifying that changes us — Indwelling that empowers us.Notes from Sunday's Sermon:Desire & distractions are everywhere.The Israelites forgot.What makes us forget God?Consistent temptation for the people of God throughout history to forget who God has called us to be and to get distracted by all that we want.Even when God brings judgement & justice he doesn't give up on us.God is never done calling, never done seeking restoration and renewal for all.God can change hearts & He still is.

'Precepts, Meditation, and Wisdom: The Path to Purifying the Mind from Self' - Friday Dhamma videos | 6 Mar 2026. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you may register at https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/ for a unique link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

For our Friends and Family Day afternoon lesson, we study a passage that will greatly impact our lives and our relationships: what does James 3 say about how we speak?

Daryls speaks on how God is disciplining His church and its leaders because He loves His church. And He is about protecting His sheep as the Good Shepherd. We are living a in a day that faithfulness is a miracle.

1 John 2:28- 1 John 3:3   The Children of God 28 And now, little children, read more... The post Unshaken: Faith in the Final Days Series Sermon 4: The Purifying Hope appeared first on Victory Fellowship Church.

During this talk, Allie Vaknin continues reviewing the Paramis, a grouping of mind conditioning functions that, when developed to full potential, cooperatively liberate the mind from distress and confusion.  Energy is described as the driver of Right Effort in the mind and body, and must be freed up from attachment to unwholesome views to be purified.

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Why Fulfillment Is the Missing Key to Human Evolution | The Story of Creation (Part 96) Episode 172 of The Authentic Human Podcast, part 96 of The Story of Creation, explores how frequency and vibration are shaped by beliefs, why judgment quietly poisons your potential, and how your life experiences hold encoded information about your purpose. You'll learn why fulfillment is not something you receive, but something you participate in—and how aligning with what genuinely fulfills you allows you to expand consciousness, access your origins, and contribute to the evolution of humanity. Michelle also explains why humanity is at a turning point: some are dismantling the old world, others are creating the future, and many are waiting—unsure if what they carry is valuable. This conversation offers clarity on how to bring all the pieces of yourself together, release judgment, and restore your original frequency so you can co-create the future of human existence with truth, respect, and purpose. This episode is for truth-seekers who feel a deep pull toward meaning, fulfillment, and conscious participation in existence—and are ready to stop filtering their potential. 00:00 — Primal Fulfillment & the Presence of the Creator 01:06 — Why Understanding Judgment Changes Everything 03:08 — How Universal Truth Instantly Raises Your Frequency 05:58 — Beliefs as the Filters That Shape Your Vibration 08:34 — Judgment as the Hidden Block to Human Potential 12:46 — Restoring Soul Alignment to Create the Future 15:51 — Fulfillment as the True Purpose of Existence 17:49 — Why Fulfillment Leads to Freedom and Abundance 20:05 — Purifying the Human Experience Through Fulfillment 23:46 — Resurrecting Your Frequency to Co-Create the Future 26:23 — Participation Is How Universal Support Appears 30:56 — Your First Human Memory Holds the Key to Purpose 32:23 — Why Evolution Moves in Circles, Not Lines Watch The Story of Creation from the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtY9aRgn79cba9wSRRx-vkT1crKnyBotq #Consciousness #humanevolution #fulfillment

Peter wants the saints to realize that God's great mercy and kindness also tests our faith to make sure that we are truly on the path to salvation. Suffering is not always indication of sin in our lives but may indicate God's love and grace in helping us to become the men and women he would have us to be. All for his glory.

Learning Weekly Lessons in Tanya chapter 40, we discuss ✨️ the Importance of Purifying daily Intentions & our Goals. This will help us Fly Towards our soul's Destination, ultimately the Dira Tachtona Dwelling place of Hashem, i.e., the Har Habayit - Learning from the Baal Tanya Zya Erev his holy Yahrzeit 24th Teves, gives us all the ability to reveal another revelation of Soulful Avodas Hashem...TheFamilyMinyan.com aka Shtiebel Chizzuk of ChassidusCover

In early January, within a few days of each other, Venus and Mars meet up with the Sun. This helps you burn away old interests and priorities, habits and patterns, as part of a purification process. It's almost as if Venus and Mars are clearing the slate and then awaiting instructions to begin a new chapter. This leaves you prepped to choose new objectives and shift your focus.  This is also a great period for magic and ritual.Kelly's course on Aspects begins soon.  “Aspects, Action, and Motivation” teaches you about the five main aspects: how to identify them and interpret their meaning and core themes in a birth chart. Click on the link for more information or to register. https://www.kellysastrology.com/product/online-astrology-course-chart-interpretation-b-aspects-action-motivation/

Nehemiah 13 | Nehemiah came to Jerusalem the first time a revivalist. He now returns to Jerusalem a reformer.  A reformer sees the evils that are downright wrong and seeks to make them right before the Lord.  In this chapter we will watch as Nehemiah seeks to bring purity back to the people of God and their worship of God through the reforms he initiates.  As we walk through each of these five reforms, may we be sensitive to where the Lord may want to reform these areas in our own lives as well.

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'Merit & Skillfulness: Tools for Purifying the Mind' - Friday Dhamma videos | 28 Nov 2025. To join Ajahn Anan and the Wat Marp Jan Community online for daily chanting, meditation, and a Dhamma talk, you may register at https://watmarpjan.org/en/live/ for a unique link. Daily live sessions at 7.15pm - 9pm, Indochina Time (Bangkok, GMT+7).

The Dunya pushes you: "Earn more. Climb higher. Secure your future." Your heart quietly asks: "But when will you seek knowledge? What about the Akhirah?" If you've ever watched your commitment to seeking knowledge fade while life pulls you in every direction… if you've ever stared at your week and wondered when your Iman slipped through the cracks… this poem was written for you. Welcome to our new series on the Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri - a poem so striking that scholars across generations instructed their students to memorise it. Not because it's beautiful poetry, but because it slaps you awake. Taught by Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble, this series takes you into a masterpiece that speaks to the modern Muslim student - the one juggling university, work, household, and trying to hold onto their Deen in a world that doesn't make it easy. This isn't just admonition. It's not a Sheikh telling you "you're doing it wrong." It's a father confessing to his son: "These are the mistakes I made. These are the attachments that cost me. Don't repeat them. Take the path I should have taken." The poem revolves around three unshakeable truths: Zuhd - turning away from a Dunya designed to capture you Seeking Knowledge - the treasure that fills the void when you stop chasing wealth and status Purifying the Soul - Tawbah, return, and filling your heart with what Allah loves In Episode 1, Ustadh Muhammad introduces the poem's background, its author's remarkable story, and begins unpacking the very first line: "The days shatter your heart, piece by piece..." Why does the poem begin with the heart, not the body, not time, but your heart? What happens when Iman wears out like old clothing? And what are the five actions that can renew a broken heart? This episode sets the stage for a journey that will challenge every student of knowledge, every person who's felt the weight of "I'm not doing enough," and every Muslim who knows deep down: the dunya is winning, and I need to fight back. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge #iman #muslim

The Odyssey concludes with release, purification, and contradiction. A legendary bow and arrow contest sets the stage for Odysseus' rampage through the suitors who tormented his household for so long. The results of this explosion of violence and the conclusion of the story have been discussed and debated for millenia. This episode looks at books 21-24 of The Odyssey, analyzing themes of memory, purification, cycles of violence, animal instinct, fate and coincidence, and more. Homer's The Odyssey is one of the oldest and most enduring stories in all of civilization. Set in the aftermath of the legendary Trojan War, Odysseus, one of it's great heroes, has been lost at sea for decades. As he struggles to return home, the epic poem asks us important questions about history, memory, choice, kindness, leadership, violence, and much more. Even thousands of years later, The Odyssey still matters.   -Consider Supporting the Podcast!- Leave a rating or review on apple podcasts or spotify! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory Check out my podcast series on Aftersun, Piranesi, Arcane, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart here: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/bonuscontent Try my podcast series "Nazi Germany and the Battle for the Human Heart"-- What led to the rise of Nazi Germany? The answer may surprise you…Why do 'good' people support evil leaders? What allure does fascism hold that enables it to garner popular support? To what extent are ordinary people responsible for the development of authoritarian evil? This 13 part podcast series explores these massive questions and more through the lens of Nazi Germany and the ordinary people who collaborated or resisted as the Third Reich expanded. You'll not only learn about the horrifying, surprising, and powerful ways in which the Nazis seized and maintained power, but also fundamental lessons about what fascism is-how to spot it and why it spreads. Through exploring the past, I hope to unlock lessons that everyone can apply to the present day. Check it out on my Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Try my podcast series "Piranesi: Exploring the Infinite Halls of a Literary Masterpiece"-- This podcast series is a deep analysis of Susanna Clark's literary masterpiece "Piranesi." Whether you are someone who is reading the novel for academic purposes, or you simply want to enjoy an incredible story for it's own sake, this podcast series goes chapter by chapter into the plot, characters, and themes of the book..."The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; it's kindness infinite." Piranesi lives in an infinite house, with no long-term memory and only a loose sense of identity. As the secrets of the House deepen and the mystery of his life becomes more sinister, Piranesi must discover who he is and how this brings him closer to the "Great and Secret Knowledge" that the House contains. Touching on themes of memory, identity, mental health, knowledge, reason, experience, meaning, reflection, ideals, and more…Piranesi will be remembered as one of the great books of the 21st century. Hope you enjoy the series as much as I enjoyed making it. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/reflectinghistory. Subscribe to my newsletter! A free email newsletter offering historical perspective on modern day issues, behind the scenes content on my latest podcast episodes, and historical lessons/takeaways from the world of history, psychology, and philosophy: https://www.reflectinghistory.com/newsletter.

You're halfway across the city when the power grid goes down. Streets jam. Transit stops. Your phone's dead, and there's no Uber, no train, no help coming. How long would it take you to get home — and what would you need to survive the trip? Today, we're talking about building an Urban Get‑Home‑Bag — your lifeline when city life stops working. Imagine your power goes out tonight; no lights, no phone charger, no warning. Could you navigate your home in the dark, cook a meal without electricity, or contact your family if the grid stayed down for days? In this episode, we're going into simple, no‑cost and low‑cost prepping steps that build real resilience, things you can do right now with what you already have. From making a family code word to crafting DIY fire starters, you'll learn how to get prepared without spending big, just planning smart.Mentioned In This Episode:      Water 3.0 Sourcing, Purifying, and Storing Water Course     Expanded Show Notes     Download The Episode Here     Click here for the Free Guide on "Storing And Rotating Water" (Third in the series)     "The 31-Day Devotional For Preppers"If you find value what we do, would you be willing to give back a little?You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping BooksProof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER)ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15) SurfsharkPodcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

The Squonk Crew returns to the Jedi temple on Batuu and make some key decisions on what to do next. Meanwhile the Vessel crew arrives to finally take back their "trade goods." This is the final episode before we kick off our season 2 finale arc. Listen to hear what happens!

Send us a textIn this episode, Holly shares insights from the dream world centered on surrendering to life's flow amidst stress. She discusses six key messages: prioritizing what matters over trivial worries, embracing the universe's timing, adopting the observer's perspective, re-evaluating beliefs with compassion, recognizing Spirit's ongoing communication, and the importance of letting go of what no longer serves us. Additionally, Holly announces an upcoming retreat in Italy, focused on personal growth and cultural immersion. Her aim is to inspire listeners to reduce stress and trust in life's divine timing.HIGHLIGHTS:1:46 The Theme of Surrender3:53 Letting Go of Little Stresses5:47 Accepting Timing in Life7:27 Observing Interconnectedness10:21 Shifting Perspectives12:12 Spirit's Constant Communication15:43 Purifying and Letting Go17:06 Exciting Retreat Announcement*** Join my next retreat and tour in Calabria, Italy - Sept 21 - 28, 2026 https://www.hollyemmerson.com/Calabria-2026 Explore more about me and my offerings:https://www.hollyemmerson.com/site/work-with-meFor more great content, connect with me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dreamoracleholly/FREE Dream Meditation:https://www.hollyemmerson.com/freemeditation

Jesus came not just to comfort, but to conquer. From 1 John 2:28-3:10, Pastor Tim unpacks how Christ destroys the works of the devil and invites us to live from victory, not for it. Abide in Jesus. Purify your heart. Practice righteousness. Phoenix Bible Church is a church in the heart of the city of Phoenix, Arizona. We desire to engage culture, uphold truth and love people. In a world where life can be heavy and confusing, we want to cover the hard truths - with grace. This is difficulty and messy - and so are we - but the love of Jesus meets us in our mess. Our rhythm is to gather to worship on Sunday and then scatter during the week to love, live and lead together. We are imperfect people moved by the perfect love of Jesus. Come as you are. Experience His love. #LoveMoves Time Title 0:00 Intro Story – The Scorpion and Protection Through Love 2:50 Main Idea – God Destroys What Harms Those He Loves 3:11 Text Reading – 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 6:06 Point 1 – How the Devil Works 10:02 The Enemy's Strategy – The Satanic Lullaby 12:02 God's Affection and Protection 14:22 Two Camps – Children of God or Children of the Devil 15:42 Who the Devil Is and How He Accuses 18:22 Temptation and Accusation Cycle 22:08 Point 2 – How Jesus Destroys the Devil 24:41 Through His Life, Death, and Resurrection 25:43 Through His Return – The Victorious King 28:01 No More Sin, Evil, or Pain 28:22 How We Partner – Abiding, Purifying, Practicing 30:16 Jesus Fights for You 31:47 Practice Victory Daily 35:20 Closing Prayer and Call to Confession ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Website https://phoenixbiblechurch.com Connect with Phoenix Bible Church https://phoenixbiblechurch.com/connect

Apply the Old PRINCIPLE: 1.    Accept a New PRESENCE 2.    Acknowledge a New POWER 3.    Apply a New PATTERNFor the Wives: Submission is mutual For the Husbands:  Love is sacrificial Love is Purifying Love is Caring  4.    Appreciate a New PURPOSE --------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Link to book - https://www.whitethreadpress.com/products/the-art-of-cultivating-noble-character-pre-order This groundbreaking translation revives Imam Raghib al-Isfahani's seminal ethical treatise, integrating Qur'anic principles with philosophical depth. Isfahani's timeless exploration of moral virtue, the soul and spiritual refinement is characterized by his unique weaving of Qur'anic verses and prophetic traditions into ethical discourse. "You hold in your hands one of the most important books of the Islamic tradition. The proof of Islam, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali, memorised by heart Kitab al-Dhari'a. Anyone familiar with Imam Ghazali's works will recognise the immense influence this book had on him... We owe a great debt to Dr Yasien Mohamed for bringing this exceptional work into English... With excellent knowledge of Arabic and English, coupled with a serious background in ethics, he provides us with a translation that works well and conveys the contents of the Imam's works." Hamza Yusuf Zaytuna College, USA

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into a topic that quietly sabotages many Christian entrepreneurs: double-mindedness. I felt compelled to share this prophetic word, knowing that many of us have experienced the tension between faith and fear at various points in our lives. We explore how double-mindedness shows up. Not through a lack of talent or opportunity, but as a split between believing in God's provision while simultaneously worrying about our decisions. This internal conflict can cost us peace, money, and momentum in our callings. I emphasize that God is not vague, and the Holy Spirit is not confusing; therefore, we shouldn't feel the need to hedge our bets when it comes to our faith. I reference James 1:5-8, which highlights the importance of asking God for wisdom in faith without doubting. I clarify that doubt, in this biblical context, is more than mere skepticism; it can lead to a state of double-mindedness, which is essentially doubt that has taken root. I break down the concept of double-mindedness, explaining that it can be characterized by a weak will, divided interests, and a lack of commitment to our faith.   Ready to GROW in your faith and calling?? Join the Kingdom Leaders Community and get ready to unlock more momentum than you thought possible. CLICK HERE FOR KLC INFO       TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and today's fiery topic. 00:00:37 - The Danger of Double-Mindedness Exploring how double-mindedness affects Christian entrepreneurs. 00:01:51 - Biblical Foundation Reading and discussing James 1:5-8 on wisdom and doubt. 00:02:43 - Understanding Doubt vs. Double-Mindedness Clarifying the difference between doubt and double-mindedness. 00:05:02 - The Nature of Doubt Examining biblical doubt and its implications. 00:06:49 - The Story of Thomas Analyzing the interaction between Jesus and Thomas regarding doubt. 00:09:06 - Characteristics of Double-Mindedness Identifying how double-mindedness manifests in our lives. 00:09:28 - Divided Faith Understanding how doubt can divide our faith. 00:10:28 - Spiritual Whiplash Describing the instability of being double-minded. 00:13:06 - Orphan Mentality Discussing how an orphan mentality leads to overworking and doubt. 00:15:06 - Self-Preservation Exploring how self-preservation reflects double-mindedness. 00:16:40 - The Cost of Double-Mindedness Understanding the delays and consequences of being double-minded. 00:17:11 - Steps to Overcome Double-Mindedness Introducing practical steps to address double-mindedness. 00:19:06 - Repentance The importance of repentance in overcoming double-mindedness. 00:19:47 - Cleansing the Mind Practical advice for cleansing thoughts that contribute to double-mindedness. 00:20:50 - Purifying the Heart Discussing actions to purify the heart and remove doubt. 00:21:42 - Unifying the Mind The significance of unifying the mind through prayer. 00:22:55 - Invitation to Community Encouragement to join the Kingdom Leaders Community for support. 00:24:08 - Next Week's Episode Preview Teasing the upcoming episode focused on resting in the Lord.

Send us a textBreaking generational patterns, trusting the process of life and maintaining a positive outlook despite challenges are the themes in this week's episode of Spiritual Perspectives: Discerning News. "Purify is a theme of November." We dive into purification from a spiritual perspective, discussing various topics including the SNAP benefits program, the importance of self-awareness, and the need for personal growth. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace change and honor the journeys of others while focusing on their own spiritual development."Everything wants to grow, wants to thrive." The conversation encourages listeners to embrace change and honor the journeys of others while focusing on their own spiritual development.  Embracing current spiritual energy themes opens up new opportunities for growth.  Purification is about identifying and meeting our true needs.Growth and thriving are natural desires for all beings.The current pause in SNAP benefits program helps highlight the importance  of self respect and personal freedom.Breaking generational thought patterns is essential for personal growth.Self-improvement is key to spiritual evolution.Trusting your self and Spirit is crucial for spiritual growth.Positivity can transform adverse situations.Honoring others' journeys is important for community support.Find out more about the Energy Calendar created by The Wayshowers College here.Discover spiritual truths delivered in a practical way in these three e-books created by The Wayshowers College. Use discount code TNT2025 to receive 20% off the set. Ready to FEEL more FREEDOM within? Access the FREE video series created by The Wayshowers College here! Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

7 True Stories of Purgatory: The Purifying Fire (Ep. 486)Following last week's 7 Hallowed Stories of Holiness, this week we take you on a journey into other incredible, true stories of mercy. Purgatory is not God's punishment; it is His love, finishing its work.In this powerful special, we explore seven true stories that reveal the fire of mercy that purifies the soul for heaven. From the burned handprints preserved in Rome's Purgatory Museum to St. Catherine of Genoa's vision of love's refining flame; from St. Margaret Mary's suffering for a soul in need to Padre Pio's encounter with the “ghost” of a workman who waited for the Mass that would set him free—each story unveils a facet of God's justice made tender. (MANUSCRIPT)These are not ghost stories—they're grace stories.Listen as heaven's veil lifts and the saints remind us: love continues, prayer matters, and mercy never ends. Because the flames we fear are the same that free

In this episode, Adam and Dave start with a lighthearted story about a suspicious liquor store and end up diving into one of the most serious struggles facing men today: restraining our instincts.They reflect on:The challenges of summer routines, distractions, and drifting prayer livesThe importance of order and rhythm in family and spiritual lifeHow our passions can overwhelm us if not properly trainedPractical steps for purifying the memory and avoiding near occasions of sinThe balance between embracing God's gifts and remembering the GiverWhat it means to fight temptation as husbands and fathers, especially in seasons of abstinenceEncouragement from the spiritual masters: why pressure can be good and why we must never assume we're immune from temptationWith humor, honesty, and practical advice, Adam and Dave remind us that peace is the tranquility of order and that holiness requires vigilance, fraternity, and grace.